A) Extend the Children’s Centres services currently provided by Millmead and Seashells via a direct award for a period of not more than 12 months (end 31 March 2024).
B) Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Education, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for ICS (Integrated Children’s Services), to negotiate, finalise and enter into the contracts with Millmead and Seashells; and
C) To take the necessary actions including but not limited to negotiating, finalising and entering into relevant legal agreements such as the direct award contract, as required to implement this decision.